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Variable Oystercatcher

Haematopus unicolor

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Haematopodidae
Genus
Haematopus
Species
Haematopus unicolor (Variable Oystercatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニュージーランドミヤコドリ
Chinese 新西兰蛎鹬
Spanish Ostrero variable
French Huîtrier variable
German Neuseeländischer Austernfischer
Portuguese piru-piru-variável
Russian Изменчивый кулик-сорока

Similar Species in Haematopus

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African Oystercatcher
Haematopus moquini
Least Concern
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American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Least Concern
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Blackish Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater
Least Concern
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Chatham Oystercatcher
Haematopus chathamensis
Endangered
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Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
Least Concern
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Magellanic Oystercatcher
Haematopus leucopodus
Least Concern
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Pied Oystercatcher
Haematopus longirostris
Least Concern
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Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus fuliginosus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Variable Oystercatcher?
The scientific name of Variable Oystercatcher is Haematopus unicolor. It belongs to the genus Haematopus.
What is the conservation status of Variable Oystercatcher?
Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Variable Oystercatcher live?
Variable Oystercatcher is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Variable Oystercatcher belong to?
Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) belongs to the genus Haematopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Haematopodidae.
Is Variable Oystercatcher endangered?
No, Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Variable Oystercatcher belong to?
Variable Oystercatcher (Haematopus unicolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Variable Oystercatcher?
The closest relatives of Variable Oystercatcher in the genus Haematopus include African Oystercatcher, American Oystercatcher, Blackish Oystercatcher, Chatham Oystercatcher, Eurasian Oystercatcher.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Haematopus — 12 Species

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African Oystercatcher
Haematopus moquini
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American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
LC 🐾
Blackish Oystercatcher
Haematopus ater
LC 🐾
Chatham Oystercatcher
Haematopus chathamensis
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Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
LC 🐾
Magellanic Oystercatcher
Haematopus leucopodus
LC 🐾
Pied Oystercatcher
Haematopus longirostris
LC 🐾
Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus fuliginosus
LC 🐾
South Island Oystercatcher
Haematopus finschi
LC 🐾
Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
NE
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Variable Oystercatcher
Haematopus unicolor
LC
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Canarian Oystercatcher
Haematopus meadewaldoi
EX
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